Our morning landing was at Careening Bay, where the explorer Philip Parker King beached (careened) his ship HMC Mermaid for repairs in 1820. The most famous attraction here is the boab tree on which the ship's carpenter carved the ship's name and date. The tree and carving have grown considerably over the years (photo 7 below). However, I found the greater interest in the pretty, gentle scenery, shells, and coral on the beach and the vegetation on the land around the tree.
Coral Expedition I moored offshore, viewed from the beach
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